Explore pharmaceutical sales representative jobs with leading employers on Ladders. These professionals connect healthcare providers with information about prescription medicines and related products, combining sales expertise with a strong understanding of clinical evidence, patient needs, and industry regulations. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including pharmaceutical sales roles for experienced candidates.
Pharmaceutical sales representatives build relationships with physicians, pharmacists, hospital teams, and other healthcare professionals. They explain product information, share approved clinical resources, respond to questions, and help customers understand appropriate uses of medicines. The work also involves territory planning, account management, sales reporting, and collaboration with marketing, medical, and customer-support teams.
Employers commonly seek strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, or business-to-business sales can be valuable. Candidates may also benefit from a bachelor's degree, knowledge of healthcare markets, comfort using customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and the ability to learn complex product information. Requirements vary by employer and position.
Pharmaceutical sales careers may lead to senior or specialty sales roles, key account management, sales leadership, training, or commercial strategy. Opportunities can differ by therapeutic area, customer segment, and territory. Some positions emphasize in-person customer engagement, while others include virtual outreach and broader account responsibilities.
Search Ladders for pharmaceutical sales representative openings and related pharma sales careers. Review each listing for compensation, territory, travel, experience, and product requirements. Ladders helps professionals discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more and identify opportunities that match their skills and career goals.
Specialty/Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Silver Spring, MD/Washington, DC (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Transform the healthcare landscape by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization while achieving sales targets in a dynamic territory. Your ex...
5 days ago
Specialty/Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Silver Spring, MD/Washington, DC (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Help us empower healthcare professionals by delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization. In this role, you'll lead sales efforts, build relationships, and navigate complex payer envir...
5 days ago
Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Tucson West, AZ
$89K - $155K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization to enhance patient care in a dynamic sales en...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Pittsburgh N, PA (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Empower healthcare professionals by delivering clinical insights and driving product utilization. Collaborate with medical teams to navigate payer complexities and achieve sales targets while fosterin...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Walnut Creek, CA
$89K - $171K *
Champion patient care by driving sales and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Utilize clinical knowledge to promote products and navigate payer complexities, ensuring effective terr...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Walnut Creek, CA
$89K - $171K *
Shape the future of healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. Lead sales initiatives and build relationships to enhance patien...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Walnut Creek, CA
$89K - $171K *
Advance healthcare by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. Lead sales initiatives, build relationships, and implement marketing strateg...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Queens Village, NY
$89K - $171K *
Champion your sales expertise by connecting with healthcare professionals, driving product utilization, and navigating payer complexities to enhance patient care in a dynamic territory...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Queens Village, NY
$89K - $171K *
Lead the charge in driving sales and building relationships with healthcare professionals, utilizing clinical knowledge to enhance product utilization and navigate payer complexities in a dynamic terr...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Bismark, ND
$89K - $155K *
Innovate with us to connect medical professionals with vital clinical knowledge, driving product utilization and enhancing patient care through strategic sales initiatives and relationship management...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Jamaica, NY
$89K - $121K *
Join us to drive sales and enhance patient care by leveraging your clinical expertise and relationship-building skills. You'll engage with medical professionals, implement marketing strategies, and en...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Jamaica, NY
$89K - $171K *
Transform healthcare by connecting with medical professionals to promote innovative products. Drive sales success through strategic engagement and relationship-building while navigating complex payer...
Yesterday
: Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Little Rock S,AR
$89K - $155K *
Drive impactful relationships by leveraging your sales expertise to connect with medical professionals, promote innovative products, and navigate complex payer environments, all while achieving sales...
5 days ago
Specialty/Senior Specialty Representative - Bone Health - Silver Spring, MD/Washington, DC (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Transform the healthcare landscape by connecting with medical professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. Lead sales initiatives in a dynamic territory, fostering rel...
4 days ago
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Elizabeth City, NC
$89K - $121K *
Unlock potential by connecting with healthcare professionals to promote innovative products. Drive sales through strategic engagement, relationship building, and effective communication while navigati...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Senior Specialty Representative - Primary Care - Lake Jackson, TX
$89K - $171K *
Partner with us to drive sales and enhance patient care by leveraging your clinical knowledge and relationship-building skills. This role involves engaging with medical professionals and navigating pa...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Albuquerque, NM
$89K - $171K *
Empower your career by connecting with healthcare professionals, delivering clinical insights, and driving product utilization. As a key sales leader, you'll implement strategies to enhance patient ca...
Yesterday
Specialty Representative/Sr Specialty Representative -Primary Care -Madison, WI
$89K - $171K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to promote products, drive sales, and navigate payer complexities. Build relationships, provide clinical insights, and implement marketing strategies to enhance pa...
Yesterday
Endo Sales Representative - Salt Lake City, UT
$80K - $100K *
Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product sales through strategic planning and effective presentations. Manage territory coverage, maintain compliance, and utilize data to optimize custome...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Salt Lake City, UT
$80K - $100K *
Transform your sales career by driving product success through strategic planning and effective customer engagement. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance product visibility and achieve...
3 weeks ago
Endo Sales Representative - Salt Lake City, UT
$80K - $100K *
Drive sales success by implementing strategic marketing initiatives and engaging healthcare professionals. Utilize effective planning and relationship-building to exceed performance goals while ensuri...
3 weeks ago
Specialty Sales Representative, Pulmonary - Phoenix East, AZ
$85K - $100K *
Transform healthcare by driving sales in the Pulmonology sector. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote innovative therapies, analyze market data, and develop strategic plans to exceed s...
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Specialty Representative, Psychiatry - Birmingham, AL
$100K - $120K *
Transform customer engagement by executing brand strategies in the field, managing territory effectively, and building strong relationships to maximize sales performance while adhering to compliance a...
5 days ago
Specialty Representative/ Senior Specialty Representative – Bone Health - Midland,TX (Overlay)
$89K - $155K *
Grow your career with us by connecting medical professionals to our innovative products. In this role, you'll drive sales, build relationships, and provide essential clinical knowledge to enhance pati...
5 days ago
Respiratory Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Langhorne, PA
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to leverage scientific knowledge and business acumen, driving customer engagement and sales strategies for a leading biologic product in the asthma therapeutic landscape...
3 weeks ago
What does a pharmaceutical sales representative do?
A pharmaceutical sales representative shares approved information about prescription medicines with healthcare professionals, develops customer relationships, manages a sales territory, and works toward account and sales goals while following applicable regulations and company policies.
What qualifications do pharmaceutical sales representative jobs require?
Requirements vary, but employers often value sales experience, excellent communication and presentation skills, relationship-building ability, and the capacity to learn complex product information. A bachelor's degree and experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or medical device sales may be preferred.
How much do pharmaceutical sales representatives earn?
Pay varies based on employer, experience, location, territory, specialty, and compensation structure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details and whether compensation includes incentives or bonuses.
Are pharmaceutical sales representatives required to travel?
Many roles involve travel within an assigned territory to meet healthcare professionals and visit customer locations. Travel expectations differ by position, so review each job description for territory size and schedule.
What career advancement opportunities are available in pharmaceutical sales?
Experienced representatives may move into senior or specialty sales, key account management, sales management, training, or commercial strategy roles. Advancement depends on performance, experience, and employer opportunities.